Little golden brown Bosnian doughnuts make for a delicious snack or sweet treat.
Servings 8Servings
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Bosnian
Ingredients
3cupsall-purpose flour
1tablespoonactive dry yeast
1tablespoonsugar
1teaspoonsalt
1 1/2cupswarm water
1/2cupvegetable oil
Additional oil for frying
Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Skillet or frying pan
Paper towels for draining excess oil
Method
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
Add the warm water and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for about 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into balls. Flatten each ball slightly with your fingers.
Carefully place the flattened dough balls into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
Remove the fried uštipci from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining dough balls until all the uštipci are cooked.
Serve the uštipci warm with your favorite toppings, such as ajvar, kajmak, or sour cream.
Make sure the water is warm, but not too hot, or it could kill the yeast.Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying the uštipci, as this can cause them to cook unevenly.If the dough is too sticky, add a little bit more flour. If it is too dry, add a little bit more water.